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4 Easy Ways To Keep Hackers Out Of Your Smart Home (Really, You Don’t Need To Be A Techspert To Do Any Of This)
You have a lot to already worry about in regards to keeping your home safe, without adding smart home devices to the table. Unfortunately, the reality is pretty much every device you can connect to your home can potentially be hacked, which definitely jeopardizes your safety and that of your family. Unlike break-ins, where you […]
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Let’s Take A Look At 4 Of The Most Terrifying Technologies That Currently Exist Right Now
Technology is a beautiful thing, don’t get me wrong. There are so many technological advances we can credit with doing things such as improving our lives and prolonging our lifespans, but on the flip side to this, some technology we have is downright terrifying, in addition to being completely harmful. Let’s take a look at […]
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A Device Free Date Night Is Exactly What You Need & Here Are A Few Ideas For How To Enjoy Your Phone Free Time
You probably haven’t paid much mind to this, but if you’re on your phone at the dinner table constantly or if you come home from work and check out of your relationship by picking up one of your devices instead, it’s hurting you. And it’s hurting your most important relationship too. It might not seem […]
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Here’s Why You Should Detox From Technology & How You Can Do It
As someone who runs a technology site and also owns a business, it’s no easy feat going without technology for long, whether it be my iPhone, Macbook, or iPad. I also could not do what I do without technology. I’m constantly checking and sending emails, monitoring orders and statistics, designing patterns and media kits in […]
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Lume Cube Creative Lighting Kit Review: An Easy Way To Make Photos & Videos On Your Phone Look Professional
I’ll let you in on a little secret: I shoot everything on my iPhone. Every photo I take for Chip Chick, every photo I take for my personal business Bre Avery, every video I take too: all shot on my iPhone X. It’s not that I don’t know how to use a professional camera, I […]
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Pinterest Is Stepping Up To Shut Down Anti-Vaxxers & They Make A Great Point About Misinformation Being Spread Online
One of the scariest things about the internet is that people can spread misinformation and feelings over data and facts, and get other people to follow suit and adopt their beliefs. Things quickly become frenzied. The whole anti-vaxxer debate is the most recent example of people perpetuating feelings over facts, and it’s pretty terrifying. Ironically […]
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Polaroid Mint Review: This 2-In-1 Camera & Printer Is Going To Be Your New Favorite Accessory For A Night Out
I’ve loved Polaroid ever since I was a little kid. Back in the 90s before we had smartphones and selfies, a Polaroid camera was the ultimate level of fun you could have. Polaroid, paired with my mom, inspired my initial love of photography, and this was before I was old enough to know about F-stops. […]
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Altec Lansing Mini LifeJacket Jolt Rugged Bluetooth Speaker Review: Waterproof, Snowproof, Dirtproof & It Even Floats!
When I think of rugged in regards to a piece of technology, I think of products that can easily stand up to everyday wear and tear. I also think of something that I can use poolside without having to worry about water ruining my good time. Now, something that’s waterproof, dirtproof, snowproof, and can even […]
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We Need To Discuss Smartphone Etiquette Because It Seems This Is Increasingly Lost On People
We seriously need to discuss smartphone etiquette because it seems this is increasingly lost on people. It’s something that I feel like everyone overlooks, and it something that can be hindering and even hurting the relationships with everyone around you. I’m not just talking about your coworkers and the person behind you in line at […]
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Chip Chick Picks: My Favorite Tech Buys Of This Year So Far
Hello, 2019. I know they year is still young, but I’ve already gotten my hands on a lot of exciting tech products to share with you. Check out some of my favorite picks to help you start the new year off right! Drinkmate Drinkmate is going to be your new favorite tech product in your […]
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Are There Any Uses For Your Old iPhones Aside From Taking Up Space In Your Junk Drawer? Apparently Yes & Here They Are
I don’t know about you, but I have a whole graveyard of my old iPhones, and they’re taking up space in my junk drawer. I partially keep them all around in case I suddenly lose or destroy my current iPhone X and any of my backups, and I also partially keep them around because I […]
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PhotoSpring Review: This Digital Frame Is An Eye-Catching Addition To Any Tech Lover’s Home
My house is covered in photos; of my family, of my husband, of my horses, of my dogs. Photos make my house feel like a home, and they also remind me that I have a lot of beautiful people and memories to be thankful for in my life on a daily basis. To me, photographs […]
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Thank You Jeff Bezos For Reminding Us Why We Should Practice Safe Sexting
Listen, I love Jeff Bezos. Why? Because he brought us all Amazon. Come on, you know what I mean. I know you also love nothing more than Priming something to yourself and only having to wait two days to get it in your hands, as opposed to the week or more we all had to […]
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Como Audio Amico Speaker Review: Stylish & Wireless, This Is Bound To Be Your New Best Friend
Fun fact: Amico means “friend” or “little buddy” in Italian. The Como Audio Amico Speaker really lives up to the name the company bestowed upon it, because it’s bound to be your new best friend. This stylish and wireless speaker really is going to be one of your new favorite pieces of tech, and it’s […]
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PhoneSoap Review: This Gadget Might Look Like A Tanning Bed For Your Phone, But It’s Way Cooler Than That
If you missed out on my chat about why you really need to clean your phone, I’ll fill you in quickly here. Your phone is absolutely filthy. Germs reports that your phone is, disgustingly enough, TEN times filthier than a toilet seat. And you’re touching it just about 3,000 times every day… If that isn’t enough to make […]
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How Tech Is Helping Couples Plan Their Dream Honeymoon
After months and months of planning every single detail for your wedding, you’re only left with one more decision – where will you honeymoon? It’s becoming more and more common for people not to go on their honeymoon directly after their big day. You still have to go eventually and you don’t want to risk […]
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Ladies, We Need To Talk About Why Coding Is The Best Gift You Can Give Yourself
No, this is not an overstatement, coding is the best gift you can give yourself. Coding is such an important skill right now, and learning how to code can be a game changer for your career path. It’s also not that hard to find the tools to teach yourself this and there are tons of […]
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These 8 Organizations Are Helping Girls Pursue STEM Studies & Careers
In recent years, we’ve seen a ton of great organizations take action to help girls get interested in STEM; giving them mentors, role models, and education to dispel the notion that technology is just for boys. Here are just a few that stand out! Girls Who Code Girls Who Code is an incredible success story — […]
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Walmart Is Your One Stop Shop For Latest Tech Products & Here Are Our Favorite Picks!
This post is sponsored by Walmart and SheKnows Media. Here at Chip Chick, there’s nothing we love more than quality tech products. Walmart really is your one stop shop for this (and of course, so much more), and we’re going to go over some of our favorite picks you can get online or in store! […]
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Omigo Is The Lux Toilet Seat: You Don’t Even Know You Need It Until You Can’t Live Without It
2018: Year of the dog, heart-shaped sunglasses and fannypacks, royal weddings, jumping from moving vehicles to Drake songs, the Memoji, and the rise of true toilet time gadgetry with a product you never even knew you needed. The Omigo hi-tech toilet seat launched at the tail end of this summer (#takemeback) and has been gaining […]
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How To Set Your Child Up For Success With A Future Tech Career Among The Majors (Think Google, Facebook, Apple) No Matter Their Age
As a parent, it’s no secret you always want to do your best to set your child up for success! While our world becomes increasingly digital and steeped in technology, it’s a smart play to encourage your child to pursue a future career in the tech industry. Landing a job at Google, Facebook, Apple, or […]
